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Swancoat Family History

Swancoat Name Meaning

see Swancott .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Walcott, Wanat, Swanigan, Swanton, Swanson, Swango, Stanco, Swanda

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Where is the Swancoat family from?

You can see how Swancoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swancoat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Swancoat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Swancoat families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swancoat's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swancoat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swancoat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swancoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swancoat. 100% of Swancoat men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Swancoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swancoat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Swancoat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Swancoat. For the veterans among your Swancoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swancoat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Swancoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swancoat in 1985 was 52, and 98 in 2002.

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